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32:50

How Zohran Mamdani is already changing politics

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/25

From Apple News In Conversation: Zohran Mamdani is leading New York City’s mayoral race by double digits. But not long ago, the democratic socialist was a relatively unknown state assemblyman. New Yorker staff writer Eric Lach recently profiled Mamdani, tracing his unique biography to his surprise primary win against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Lach joins Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to talk about Mamdani’s sweeping campaign promises, the challenges of governing New York,

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13:54

The FBI stuns the NBA with Mafia-linked charges...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/24

The FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a sweeping gambling investigation involving the Mafia. The Athletic’s Zach Harper breaks down the case.As the shutdown continues, Republicans claim that Affordable Care Act subsidies Democrats want renewed would pay for medical care for immigrants who are living in the U.S. illegally. The Washington Post’s David Ovalle explains how the reality is much more complicated. President

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13:07

Trump takes a bulldozer to the White House. What to...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/23

Construction crews were seen demolishing large parts of the the East Wing at the White House this week. The work is in preparation for the construction of Trump’s new ballroom. Dan Diamond, White House reporter at the Washington Post, joins to discuss how the president moved ahead on the project with no prior approval. Soybeans have become a central part of the tariff dispute between China and the U.S. The Wall Street Journal’s Patrick Thomas breaks down how American farmers are

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15:30

Why Elon Musk just went to war with NASA’s chief

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/22

A power struggle is going on at NASA as it struggles to keep one of its most ambitious projects on schedule. Emily Glazer, enterprise reporter at the Wall Street Journal, discusses the back-and-forth over who should lead the agency — and how Elon Musk is involved. In Israel, Vice President JD Vance this week said he is optimistic about the Gaza ceasefire. NPR reports on how his visit comes as Israel changes rules over aid groups working in the region. Around 200,000 Afghan refugees have come to the

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14:34

How an internet outage caused mass disruption across...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/21

A massive outage of Amazon Web Services downed hundreds of popular websites and apps around the world. Ben Goggin from NBC News breaks down how the incident illustrates the interconnected nature of the modern internet. As authorities continue the search for the thieves who stole crown jewels from the Louvre, details on the brazen heist are coming to light. The Times reports. The Supreme Court heard arguments over whether drug users should be allowed to legally own guns. Maureen Groppe, Supreme Court

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14:08

Inside Trump’s military action in the Caribbean

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/20

In the Caribbean, U.S. forces struck a seventh boat alleged to have been involved in illegal drug-trafficking. CNN reports on rising tensions in the region, and The Atlantic’s Gisela Salim-Peyer talks about how the Trump administration is attempting to tie Venezuelan leadership directly to these boats. Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in Gaza over the weekend, placing further strain on the fragile ceasefire with Hamas. Enforcement of the ceasefire is now back on, according to AFP, while

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30:57

The dirty secret behind the hobby costing young men...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/18

From Apple News In Conversation:Sports betting has exploded in the U.S.: The Supreme Court gave states the power to legalize it in 2018, and, by the end of this year, it will be allowed in 39 states and Washington, D.C. In his book Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling, author Jonathan D. Cohen unpacks how this industry got so big and what its rise says about American culture. He spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about the draw and dangers of sports

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13:20

Why both parties are holding out as the shutdown...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/17

As the government shutdown continues, Republicans and Democrats both say the American public is on their side. The Wall Street Journal’s Siobhan Hughes joins to discuss the politics keeping the government closed.Candidates in the New York City mayoral race faced off in a debate Thursday night. Vanity Fair’s James Pogue breaks down the rise of leading candidate Zohran Mamdani. Sports betting has exploded in popularity since the Supreme Court paved the way for states to legalize it in

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15:00

How the Supreme Court could reshape the electoral...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/16

Justices heard arguments Wednesday over a case concerning a key provision of the Voting Rights Act related to congressional district maps in Louisiana. Lawrence Hurley, senior Supreme Court reporter for NBC News, discusses how the pending decision could drastically change voting maps in the South.Journalists from major news outlets refused to sign onto a new policy restricting who they can talk to and what type of information they can report on at the Pentagon. Melissa Korn, deputy bureau chief for

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15:00

Why Trump is bailing out Argentina for $20 billion

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/15

President Trump met with President Javier Milei of Argentina at the White House to discuss the details of a $20 billion bailout for the financially ailing country. Bloomberg reports that the lifeline hinges on upcoming elections there. Buenos Aires–based journalist Natalie Alcoba joins to discuss the deal and Milei's waning support at home.New tariffs on timber and furniture took effect this week. CNN’s Matt Egan breaks down how the industry is reacting and what it could all ultimately mean

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15:16

What’s next for the fragile ceasefire

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/14

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is underway as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners were released Monday. PBS News has stories of the freed hostages. ABC News reports on the big unanswered questions about what comes next. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sparked concerns in financial markets with their latest back-and-forth over tariffs and export restrictions. Politico’s Phelim Kine explains what’s at stake. Local lawmakers across the country are

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15:42

All 20 living hostages in Gaza freed by Hamas as...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/13

The 20 living hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas were released after two years in captivity. President Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to meet with their families. The Wall Street Journal’s Anat Peled joins to discuss what comes next. Thousands of federal workers received layoff notices over the weekend, as the government shutdown continues. The Washington Post reports on how the closure’s impact will start this week to affect the general public in a more significant way. Trump has

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24:59

What happens when MAHA and public-health experts talk...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/11

From Apple News In Conversation: The rise of the Make America Healthy Again movement reflects a larger trend: declining trust in public-health institutions in the U.S. In response, the creators of a new podcast, Why Should I Trust You?, bring MAHA supporters and health experts together in a rare forum to foster understanding and explore solutions. Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu sat down with two of the hosts, Brinda Adhikari and Maggie Bartlett, to talk about what they’re

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15:00

What the skyrocketing price of gold reveals about the...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/10

President Trump said hostages could be released early as Monday, as details about how the peace deal between Israel and Hamas will proceed come to light. The BBC reports on what was agreed.Border czar Tom Homan is required to recuse himself from business dealings with former associates for a year after entering government. ProPublica’s Avi Asher-Schapiro details how Homan remains deeply entrenched and why that may violate ethics rules. The Wall Street Journal’s David Uberti explains why

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15:39

Hamas agrees to release the hostages. What to know.

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/09

Hamas has agreed to release the hostages in Gaza after accepting the first phase of Trump’s ceasefire plan. Reuters has the latest. National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, against the wishes of the governor. The Chicago Sun-Times reports. John McCormick, national political reporter with the Wall Street Journal, discusses why the Trump administration attacks on renewable energy have zeroed in on wind turbines. Plus, authorities arrested a man they say is responsible for starting the

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13:23

What the government shutdown could mean for your next...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/08

Flight delays are starting to pile up as air-traffic controllers call off sick during the shutdown. CNN correspondent Pete Muntean joins to discuss. The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a law banning the use of “conversion therapy.” ABC News reports that the justices seem poised to strike such bans down. The Trump administration approved a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. Natalie Allison, White House reporter for the Washington Post, talks about how the decision has been met

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14:36

Why the Gaza ceasefire talks feel different this time...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/07

Negotiations in Egypt between Hamas and Israel are ongoing. Foreign Policy reports that despite hope that a deal is imminent, a lot of the details remain unresolved. The government shutdown and policy changes at FEMA have introduced chaos into the nation’s disaster-preparedness system. The Wall Street Journal’s Scott Patterson discusses how funding and staffing shake-ups are impacting disaster-prone communities. AI will soon be implemented into a new prior-authorization pilot for

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14:33

How the fight over Trump’s use of federal troops just...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/06

The Trump administration is deploying federal troops into Chicago, claiming ongoing lawlessness. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker described the move as “outrageous and un-American.” Violet Miller, a reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times, explains what’s going on. A new Supreme Court term begins today, and justices are set to decide on cases with massive implications for Trump’s authority over government. Maureen Groppe, Supreme Court reporter at USA Today, discusses them. The government

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28:59

Schools blocked ChatGPT. Now they embrace it. What...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/04

From Apple News In Conversation:In just a few years, U.S. school districts have gone from blocking AI tools to welcoming them into classrooms. In a recent story for Bloomberg Businessweek, contributing writer Vauhini Vara reports on how these tools are being used — and what they mean for students, teachers, and the future of learning. Vara joins Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss the companies pushing AI into schools, the risks and promises of their products, and what

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14:41

How a deadly attack unfolded on Yom Kippur

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/03

At least two are dead after an attacker rammed a car into a crowd of worshippers at a synagogue in Manchester, England, then began stabbing people. The BBC also reports that several others were hospitalized with serious injuries.The Washington Post’s Meg Kelly details how the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid sent USAID’s supply chain haywire. Schools were initially wary of AI in the classroom, but now several of the biggest districts in the country are using chatbots

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